Logsdon
People v. Logsdon
Opinion
Opinion
Sills, J.
Brian Eugene Logsdon appeals from the judgment following his guilty plea to driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs as a felony after three previous convictions for the same offense. (See Veh. Code, §§ 23152, subd. (a), 23550.) He received the bargained-for low term of 16 months in prison. On appeal, he contends the court erred when it denied his motion to suppress evidence, after which he changed his plea. We affirm.
FACTS
The facts presented at the suppression motion hearing were limited to those supporting the initial detention, as follows:
After the suppression motion was denied, Logsdon changed his plea to guilty, stating on his change of plea form that he “unlawfully drove a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs,” that he had three prior convictions for the same offense, and that he “refused to complete a chemical request to determine my BAG [blood alcohol concentration].”
DISCUSSION
Lawful Detention
Logsdon contends Lambaren unlawfully stopped and detained him. He characterizes the lane change as one not requiring a signal because there was no other traffic which would have been affected by the lane maneuver. Thus, no signal was needed…